KR20060050810A - Gaming machine and gaming system - Google Patents

Abstract

The game machine has a main display portion and a touch panel. In the game machine, the CPU measures the elapsed time period from when the player can perform the progress task input to proceed with the game using the touch panel until the progress task input is actually performed, and the elapsed time cycle is predetermined. It is determined whether or not it is within a set time, and when the elapsed time period is within a predetermined set time, it provides the player with a beneficial bonus in proceeding with the game.

Game console, game footage, elapsed time period, time measurement means, bonus award means

Description

Game machine and game system {GAMING MACHINE AND GAMING SYSTEM}

1 is a configuration diagram of a game system provided with a plurality of game machines according to the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a plurality of game machines and card machines;

3 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a game machine;

4 is a block diagram of a game machine mainly showing the internal configuration of the game machine.

5 is a block diagram showing an example of an internal configuration of an image control circuit.

6 is a block diagram showing a store server.

7 is a block diagram showing a game server and a database server.

8 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a sculpture;

9 is a flowchart showing a working procedure of a game process from the start of the game to the end of the game in the game machine.

Fig. 10 is a flow chart showing the working procedure of the process in the sculpture-using game.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart illustrating a working procedure of a process in a non-sculpture game.

12 is a flow chart showing a work procedure of a change status process.

13 is a flowchart showing a working procedure of a moving state process.

14 is a flowchart showing a working procedure of a game start process;

15 is a flowchart illustrating a work procedure of a character generation process;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a sequence of operations performed among a game machine, a store server, and a central server group. FIG.

17 is a diagram showing an image of a maze.

18 shows another image of a maze.

19 is a diagram illustrating a fighting selection video.

20 shows a battle video.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

1: game machine

2: store server

10: housing

11: main display

12: auxiliary display unit

13L, 13R: Speaker

14: working panel

15: authentication unit

16: coin insertion slot

17: ID card

18: card slot

19: work unit

15a: base mount

15b: readout

11a: touch panel

16a: coin sensor

18a: card reader

21: communication control unit

22: communication processing unit

35: random number generator

36: sampling circuit

37: clock pulse generation circuit

38: frequency divider

40: sculpture

41: Donation

44: IC chip

71: video control circuit

72: voice control circuit

100: game system

101, 102: game server

160: maze image

180: battle video

The present invention relates to a game machine and a game system that can smoothly play a game using an image displayed by the image display means of the present invention.

Background Art A game machine (so-called "video game machine") capable of playing a game using an image displayed by the image display means is generally known. This type of game machine includes a game machine in which only one player can play a game and a game machine in which two or more players can play a game. If the game machine is roughly classified according to the contents of the game, the player can place a card or mah-jongg, such as a card or a mah-jongg, and obtain a predetermined combination, so that the player can win when a certain score is obtained. A game using an image of the performance object (e.g., a role game) or an adventure game that shows a performance object that moves in response (a so-called "character" or a vehicle such as a "car" or "airplane" that indicates a character that appears in the game). ] There is a game machine that can perform.

On the other hand, in the case of game machines where several players can play games such as match-up games for mating between performance objects such as Japanese shogi, Japanese mahjong, etc., the games are operated in order. Game system in which a game is performed such that one player's actions and the other's actions are alternately performed. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-369967 is divided into a first side and a second side of players participating in a game, and when any player on the first side instructs an attack and a predetermined condition is satisfied, The game system allows several players to attack simultaneously at the same time by giving the other player on the one side an opportunity to instruct an attack.

Furthermore, with regard to video game machines, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-73829 discloses that a game proceeds based on a work input performed by a player within a preset time limit and the time limit is extended under fixed conditions. A game machine that is allowed to have degrees of freedom is disclosed.

The video game machine or game system described above is designed to provide work means for performing the task input necessary for proceeding the game and proceeds with the game in response to the task input performed by the player using the work means.

However, this type of game machine has a disadvantage in that it takes a long time for the player to determine the action of the object to be performed, and thus, the progress of the game tends to be delayed if the essential task input is not performed immediately. In particular, in a game machine in which several players play games in order, the progress of the entire game is delayed when a task input performed by a specific player is delayed and affects other players. After all, this can cause stress or dissatisfaction for the player, and therefore will not have the true fun of the game that is expected to be obtained through the game console.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and relates to a game machine and a game system capable of playing a game using the image displayed by the image display means, the object of the present invention is to smoothly play the game By doing so, you can feel the real fun of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the game machine of the present invention includes a video display unit for displaying a game video used for a game, work means for performing a task input necessary for a player to play a game using the game video; Game progress control means for causing the video display means to display the game image in order to proceed with the game in response to the work input performed by the player using the work means, and for the player to proceed with the game using the work means. Time measuring means for measuring a time period elapsed from the time when the progress work input can be performed to the time when the competitor actually performs the progress work input, and the elapsed time period measured by the time measuring means is predetermined. A determining unit for determining whether or not it is within a set time of the set time, and the determining means sets an elapsed time period. When you decide that within a time characterized by including a bonus award means to provide useful bonuses to the game by the game progress control means.

In the game machine of the present invention, a bonus that is beneficial for proceeding the game is provided to the player when the player performs the progress task input within a predetermined set time.

In addition, the game machine of the present invention, the image display means for displaying the performance object image showing the performance object moving in response to the operation of the player, in order to proceed with the game in which the image of the performance object is used, and the player operation of the performance object; Work means for performing the work input to determine the action, means for determining the action of the object to be performed according to the work input performed by the competitor using the work means, and the object to be determined by the action determining means. Game progress control means for enabling the action to be performed, and when the player actually performs the decision work input from the time when the player can perform the decision work input for determining the action of the object to be performed by the work means. Time measuring means for measuring a time period elapsed up to a time; Determination means for determining whether the elapsed time period measured by the determining means is within a predetermined set time, and a bonus for providing a beneficial bonus to the operation of the object to be performed when the determining means determines that the elapsed time is within the set time. It is characterized by further having a granting means.

In the game machine of the present invention, a bonus beneficial to the operation of the object to be performed is provided to the player when the player performs the determination task input within a predetermined set time.

Further, in the game machine, the bonus granting means performs additional processing of motion parameters for determining the motion of the object to be performed in response to the player who has performed the task input, and the game progress control means controls the progress of the game by the motion parameters. To control.

Further, any one of the game machines preferably has display control means for causing the image display means to display an input prompt image so as to encourage the player to perform the progress task input or the determination task input by a set time or elapsed time period. Have As a result, the input prompting image is displayed to prompt the competitor to perform the progress task input or the determination task input.

Also, in the game machine, when the game is a combat game, a bonus beneficial to the operation of the performance object improves the defense and / or attack power of the performance object.

In addition, the game system of the present invention, the video display means for displaying the game image used in the game, the work means for performing the task input necessary for the player to proceed the game using the game image, and the work means Game progress control means for causing the image display means to display the game image for proceeding the game in response to the task input performed by the player, and a progress task input for the player to proceed with the game using the work means. Time measurement means for measuring the time period elapsed from the time when it can be performed to the time when the competitor actually performs the progress work input, and the elapsed time period measured by the time measuring means within a predetermined set time; Determining means for determining whether or not there is, and the elapsed time period is determined by the determining means. When it determined that it comprises means for the bonuses awarded to provide useful bonuses to the game by the game progress control means.

Further, according to such a game system, when a player performs a progress task input that is input within a predetermined set time, a bonus that is beneficial to proceeding the game is provided to the player.

In addition, the game system includes a store server installed in a game store, a plurality of game machines connected to a store server via a dedicated line so as to communicate with the store server, a router for a store installed in the game store, a store router, a communication line, and the Internet. It includes a central server connected to the server.

In addition, in the game system, the central server receives the participation data transmitted from each game machine to update the player's participation information, updates the player's participation information, and determines the opponent to be the opponent.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. Like reference numerals are used to indicate like elements, and thus redundant descriptions will be omitted.

(The overall configuration of the game system)

1 is a system configuration diagram of a game system 100 provided with a plurality of game machines 1 according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a plurality of game machines 1 and a card machine 6. The game system 100 is a total of three store servers, one and two store servers 2, respectively, and a plurality of game machines 1 connected to these store servers so as to be able to communicate via a dedicated line (in this embodiment, eight game machines). ) And two game stores (A, B) provided with a card machine (6), a store router (7) provided in each game store (A, B), a communication line (4a), and the Internet (4). It has a central server group 5 connected to the router 7 for stores via.

In each game store A and B, the store server 2 is connected to the game machine 1 and the card machine 6 via a dedicated line 3 so as to form a store local area network (local area network), and the store router ( It is connected to the Internet 4 via 7).

(Composition of game machine)

The game machine 1 is a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, which shows a character moving in response to a player's manipulation (described in detail below) as a game image used for a game (the image of the subject of the present invention and By having image display means for displaying a character image), the game machine is configured to play a game of performing an action on the character in response to the manipulation of the player. The game machine 1 moves the character along the path selected by the player in the maze and performs an action according to the selection of another character (the other player's choice) in order to obtain the goods possessed by the character (sacred jewel described later in this embodiment). A game of fighting the player character or the non-player character that is supposed to perform the action by the game machine, collecting all the items, and then defeating the final target character (hereinafter referred to as the "maze combat game") is configured to be performed. In such a maze battle game, the score earned by each character ("life" in this embodiment) is increased or decreased according to the battle result or progression of the game, and the character who loses all scores is a loser.

The game machine 1 has a main display portion 11 provided with a liquid crystal display in front of the housing 10 as shown in FIG. The game machine 1 further includes an auxiliary display unit 12 provided with a liquid crystal display on the upper part of the main display unit 11, and a speaker for outputting a sound used for effect of the game on both the left and right sides of the auxiliary display unit 12. 13L and 13R are disposed.

The main display section 11 is an image display means in the present invention, and is configured to display a game image (eg, a maze image 160, etc.) for each stage of the game (details will be described later). The auxiliary display unit 12 is configured to display an image (eg, a battle image 180 or the like, described later) at a specific stage of the game.

The game machine 1 also has a work panel 14 on the left side of the main display portion 11. On the left side of the operation panel 14, an authentication unit 15 is arranged, and on the right side, a coin insertion slot 16 and an ID card 17 for inserting coins (game media such as hardening, medals, etc.) necessary to execute a game. Is inserted into the card slot 18. The work panel also has a work unit 19 to which work buttons and the like are installed.

The authentication unit 15 has a base mounting portion 15a and a reading portion 15b that are fixed on the surface of the work panel 14. The base mounting portion 15a has a thick disk-shaped recess corresponding to the shape of the base 41 of the figure 40 (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, and the base 41 is fitted into the recess. Can be mounted. The reading section 15b is disposed in the recess of the base mounting section 15a, has an IC chip reader not shown, and information recorded from the IC chip 44 embedded in the base 41 of the mounted sculpture 40. Use an IC chip reader to determine The authentication unit 15 has an LED and exposes the sculpture 40 described later to light during the reading operation of the sculpture 40.

Each game machine 1 constituting the game system 100 is given a machine-specific machine ID. The machine ID has a server ID unique to each store server 2 and an ID unique to each game machine 1. For example, each game machine 1 installed in the store A has IDs of A01, A02, A03 and the like.

4 is a block diagram of the game machine 1 mainly showing the internal configuration of the game machine 1. The game machine 1 has a plurality of component parts provided with a microcomputer 31 as a center of the component parts.

The microcomputer 31 has a main CPU (central computing unit) 32, a RAM (random access memory) 33, and a ROM (read only memory) 34. The main CPU 32, which operates according to the program stored in the ROM 34, inputs and outputs for inputting a signal from each component provided in the operation panel 14 and performing job control of the entire game machine 1 at the same time. Port 39 performs input and output of signals to and from other components. The data or program (application data or game data of this embodiment as described later) used when the main CPU 32 is working is stored in the RAM 33. The control program and permanent data executed by the main CPU 32 are stored in the ROM 34.

The game machine 1 further includes a random number generator 35, a sampling circuit 36, a clock pulse generation circuit 37, and a frequency divider 38. The random number generator 35 operates according to the instructions of the main CPU 32 to generate a range of random numbers. The sampling circuit 36 extracts random random numbers from the random numbers generated by the random number generator 35 according to the instructions from the main CPU 32 and inputs the extracted random numbers into the main CPU 32. do. The clock pulse generation circuit 37 generates a reference clock for operating the main CPU 32, and the frequency divider 38 inputs a signal obtained by dividing the reference clock by a predetermined frequency to the main CPU 32.

In addition, the game machine 1 includes a touch panel 11a, a coin sensor 16a, a card reader 18a, a communication control unit 21, a communication processing unit 22, an image control circuit 71, and an audio control circuit 72. Has

The touch panel 11a is a working means in the present invention and is provided so as to cover the display screen of the main display unit 11, and detects the position of the point where the competitor has touched and receives a position signal corresponding to the detected position. Enter (32). The competitor uses the touch panel 11a to perform task input for determining the behavior of the character. For example, in the touch panel 11a, a conductive material is applied on the surface of a rectangular transparent plate and a voltage is applied from electrodes disposed on four corners of the transparent plate, whereby a small current change generated when a player's finger contacts the plate. Is sensed by the electrodes and the position of the point where the competitor touched is detected.

The coin sensor 16a detects coins inserted into the coin insertion slot 16 and inputs a detection signal corresponding to the detection to the main CPU 32. The card reader 18a reads card information such as a player ID recorded on the ID card 17 inserted into the card slot 18 and inputs the read card information into the main CPU 32.

The communication control unit 21 operates in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 32, and controls the connection or disconnection of a line used for communication with the store server 2. The communication processing unit 22 operates in accordance with an instruction from the communication control unit 21 and executes data transmission performed via the dedicated line 3.

The image control circuit 71 controls the display of the image on the main display unit 11 and the sub display unit 12, and causes the main display unit 11 and the sub display unit 12 to display various images such as showing a character.

The image control circuit 71 includes an image control CPU 71a, a work RAM 71b, a program ROM 71c, an image ROM 71d, a video RAM 71e, and a VDP (video display processor) as shown in FIG. 71f). The image control CPU 71a is stored in the image control program stored in the program ROM 71c in advance in relation to the display on the main display unit 11 and the sub display unit 12 based on the parameters set by the microcomputer 31. Accordingly, the image to be displayed on the main display unit 11 and the sub display unit 12 is determined. The work RAM 71b is configured as temporary storage means for when the video control CPU 71a executes the video control program.

The program ROM 71c stores therein an image control program, various selection tables, and the like. The image ROM 71d stores therein dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 71e is configured as temporary storage means for forming an image with the VDP 71f. The VDP 71f has a control RAM 71g, which is formed by the image control CPU 71a to form an image corresponding to the content displayed by the main display unit 11 and the sub display unit 12, and each formed image. Are output to the main display section 11 and the sub display section 12.

The voice control circuit 72 inputs a voice signal for outputting voice from the speakers 13L and 13R to the speakers 13L and 13R. A voice for immersing in the game at an appropriate time is output from, for example, the speakers 13L and 13R after the start of the game.

(Configuration of store server, card machine and store router)

As shown in FIG. 6, the store server 2 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a communication processing unit 204, a communication control unit 205, and application data therein. It has a data storage unit 206 stored therein. The CPU 201 operates while reading and writing data to and from the RAM 203 in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 202, and at the same time, the communication control unit 205 responds to instructions from the CPU 201. Accordingly, the communication processing unit 204 is operated. The store server 2 performs data communication with each game machine 1 set in each game store A and B via a dedicated line 3 to transmit (download) application data to each game machine 1. Alternatively, data transmission between the game machines 1 is relayed with the central server group 5. Application data (image data for a game, etc.) is associated with a variety of data used in the execution of the maze battle game performed in the game machine 1, and the data for the substrate (work button installed in the work unit 19 to the maze battle game). Program to be configured to be configured.

The card machine 6 has a work part for the player to perform personal information input work and a card issuing means, the card issuing means being capable of storing card information including a player ID unique to the player and using the work part. The ID card 17 is issued by a predetermined input operation.

The store router 7 connects the store LAN formed in each game store A and B to the LAN formed in the central server group 5 via the communication line 4a and the Internet 4.

(Configuration of Central Server Group)

The central server group 5 has a plurality of game servers (two game servers 101 and 102 are shown in FIG. 1) installed for each game, and a database server 103, the game server having a dedicated line 104. Are connected to each other via a network, which in turn is connected to the Internet 4 via a router (not shown).

The game server 101 is installed to execute the maze battle game, and as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 301, the ROM 302, the RAM 303, the communication processing unit 304, the communication control unit 305, and the like. It has a data storage unit 306. In this game server 101, the CPU 301 operates while reading and writing data to and from the RAM 303 according to a program stored in the ROM 302, and at the same time the communication control unit 305 The communication processing unit 304 is operated in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 301.

The game server 101 performs data transmission with each store server 2 via the Internet 4. Thereafter, the game server 101 receives participation data to be described later transmitted from each game machine 1, updates the allowance of participation of the player in the maze battle game (entry) of the player and the participation information of the player, and determines the opponent player. The obtained result is transmitted to the database server 103.

The game server 102 is installed to execute another game, and although the data or program stored therein is different from the game server 101, it has the same configuration as the game server 101.

The database server 103 has a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, a communication processing unit 404, a communication control unit 405, and a data storage unit 406. In the database server 103, the CPU 401 operates while reading and writing data to and from the RAM 403 according to a program stored in the ROM 402, while the communication control unit 405 simultaneously operates the CPU. The communication processing unit 404 is operated in accordance with the instruction from 401, and data transmission is performed with each store server 2 via the Internet 4. The data storage unit 406 stores a player ID, a password used to authenticate the player, and types of games and game data therein. The game ID is read from the ID card 17 and transmitted to the game machine 1.

As will be described later, the database server 103 is configured so that each player in the game machine 1 sets the sculpture 40 to be used by the player in the authentication unit 15 and the sculpture ID is read so that the sculpture ( The fragment ID read out corresponding to 40 is transmitted from the game machine 1. In the database server 103, an ID management file is formed in the data storage unit 406 capable of associating a plurality of corresponding piece IDs with one player ID transmitted from the game machine 1 and storing the obtained IDs. The player and the sculpture used by the player are managed by the ID management file. This ID management file is used for the authentication of the competitor and the sculpture, which will be described later.

The game data is character-specific data that characterizes each character (information indicating each character's clothing, clothing color, defense parameters, character values with attack parameters and attack range, special abilities, etc.). And "sculpture information"), and data indicating the history of the maze battle game played by individual players. This game data is transmitted from the database server 103 to the game machine 1 and used for the maze battle game.

(The composition of the sculpture)

8 is a developed perspective view showing the configuration of the sculpture 40. Sculpture 40 has a base 41 and a sculpture main body 42 representing a three-dimensional shape of each sculpture appearing in the maze battle game.

The base 41 has a recess of a predetermined size formed in the base mounting portion 15a and is formed in a hollow thick disc shape. The base 41 has a base body portion 43 and IC chip 44 having a top portion 43a and a cylindrical bottom, and the IC chip 44 is embedded in and fixed to an open end of the base body portion 43. In addition, the base 41 has a protrusion 43b substantially at the center of the upper portion 43a of the base body portion 43. The IC chip 44 stores a sculpture ID unique to the character corresponding to the sculpture body 42.

The sculpture body portion 42 is formed to stand on the stop pad portion 46 and the stop pad portion 46 having the recessed portion 46a corresponding to the protrusion 43b, and appears in a maze battle game. It has a doll portion 47 that resembles a character, and the protrusion 43b is inserted into the recess 46a so that the sculpture body portion 42 is fixed to the upper portion 43a of the base 41. The sculpture 40 is placed in an unshown capsule of approximately 7 cm in diameter and sold on the same machine as the card machine 6. Monster sculptures are placed in multiple capsules, so monster ancestors can be used multiple times when using sculpture 40 (sculpture-use mode, described below). In addition, even in the case of the same sculpture, as described later, by changing the color or by changing the sculpture information, the characteristics of the character can be expressed to cause the collector's desire to collect.

Sculpture 40 may be identified by the player according to the shape of the sculpture body portion 42, it may also be identified by the game machine 1 according to the sculpture ID. The sculpture ID is unique for the unusual sculpture 40 and is thus configured to prevent multiple registration of the same sculpture in the game system 100.

(Work contents of game console)

Next, the operation of the game machine 1 having the above-described configuration will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 9 to 10. Hereinafter, eight game machines 1 are installed in the game store A, and four game machines 1 are operated by a player who plays the same maze battle game by way of example.

9 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the game process from the start of the game to the end of the game in the game machine 1. In FIG. 9 and in FIGS. 10 to 15 to be described later, the steps are abbreviated as S. In the following description, one of the game machines 1 operated by four players will be taken as an example.

The game machine 1 transmits a download request of the application data to the store server 2 when the power is turned on (step S100, described later), and at the same time the store server 2 receives the download request, the application data is downloaded. The request is sent to the game device 1 that sent the request (see Fig. 16).

When the application data is received, the game device 1 stores the application data in the RAM 33. Thereafter, when the main CPU 32 reads the application data in the game machine 1, the main CPU 32 operates as a game progress control means of the present invention to advance the maze battle game in accordance with the operation input of the player. Each game machine 1 causes the main display unit 11 to display the game image and to be synchronized with other game machines via the store server 2 and the central server group 5.

At this time, when the game process starts, each game machine 1 proceeds to step S1 to perform the above-described game start process, such as coin insertion, ID card insertion, password input, character generation process. In step S2, based on the result of the game start process, it is determined whether or not the predetermined data is set to the sculpture-use flag described later (if the setting exists). The procedure is divided into steps S3 and S4 according to the determination result (step S3 for setting in the sculpture-use flag, step S4 for no setting). When any one of these processes is performed and the sculpture-use flag is cleared at step S5 following step S3, the procedure proceeds to step S6 where game results such as scores are displayed while game data is stored in the database. It is updated at the server 103. Accordingly, a subsequent process of transmitting data showing the battle result to the database server 103 via the store server 2 is performed, after which the process ends.

In this way, the maze battle game in the game machine 1 can be performed in either the sculpture-use mode or the non-sculpture mode. However, the content of the game is more beneficial to the player in the sculpture-use mode than in the non-sculpture mode (more details will be described later).

The game machine 1 performs the sculpture-using game process and the non-sculpture game process according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. 10 and 11 are flow charts showing the working procedures of the game process in the sculpture-use mode (fragment-use game course) and the non-sculpture mode (non-sculpture game course) respectively.

(Sculpture-Use Game Course)

When the sculpture-using game process starts, the game machine 1 proceeds to step S10 shown in FIG. 10, in which the game machine 1 waits until it receives game data from the store server 2. After receiving the game data, the game machine 1 once causes the RAM 33 to store the game data, and the procedure proceeds to step S11 in which the main CPU 32 uses the sculpture (used by the player). The sculpture information corresponding to the sculpture ID of 40) is extracted. In this way, the extracted sculpture information is used to perform the game process in the sculpture-use mode. Next, the process proceeds to step S12, in which a procedure for selecting clothes, crypts, and the like is performed.

Here, the main CPU 32 sets the selection on the following items in the main display section 11 wider than in the case of the non-sculptural game process. In this case, the selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the main display section 11, so that the player can select the following items. In particular, the attributes of the character (the costume worn by the character in this embodiment) corresponding to the sculpture 40 to be received and authenticated, and the crypt prison used in the maze battle game may be selected by the player.

When the player selects the desired clothing and crypt prison cell by touching the main display unit 11 with a finger, information indicating the selection is input from the contact panel 11a to the main CPU 32. Step S12 is a procedure for the sculpture-use mode, so that a plurality of types of clothes (e.g., three types) can be selected, and two types of crypt prisons, that is, a general type or a special type, can be selected. On the other hand, in the non-sculpture process, there is no same procedure as that of the step S12, so that only a limited basic costume is set for each character and a general crypt prison is set.

Thereafter, the procedure goes to step S13, in which a qualification player setting process is performed. At this stage, any of the players participating in the maze battle game (four players in this embodiment) is set as a player who can change the maze described later (designated player for change). Each competitor is nominated as the competitor for the change.

In a subsequent step S14, a change state process is performed. The change state process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the change state process starts, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step 31, in which the main display unit 11 causes the image control circuit 71 to display the maze image 150 as shown in FIG. Instruct. The labyrinth image 150 displays an image of a maze composed of a plurality of wall parts including a qualification table display unit 150a (contenders 1, 2, 3, and 4) indicating whether a change qualification or attack priority of four players is present. The maze display unit 150b includes a plurality of character 151 images (images of the subject of the present invention) displayed in the maze. In addition, as the input prompting image of the present invention, the maze image 150 displays a set time or a remaining time used for the above-described first elapsed time of the present invention, so as to encourage a competitor to perform a work input. And a life display unit 150d and an explanation display unit 150e for showing a description of the wall portion changing method. In the timer display portion 150c, the main CPU 32 operates as the display control means of the present invention, causing the main display portion 11 to display and the displayed numerical value decreases as the first elapsed time increases.

Next, the procedure goes to step S32, in which the main CPU 32 operates with the time measuring means of the present invention to start measuring the first elapsed time. The first elapsed time advances from the time when the player can perform a job input (input start time input or decision work input of the present invention) indicating that the wall part (change wall part) to be changed is determined on the screen (input start time). It indicates the period of time that has elapsed until the actual arrow (a) is actually touched to perform the task input or the decision task input. In the subsequent step S33, the main CPU 32 determines whether the change wall portion has been determined. If the change wall portion is determined, the procedure goes to step S34, and if not, the procedure goes to step S37. In step S34, the main CPU 32 operates by the determining means of the present invention to determine whether the first elapsed time is equal to or less than the first set time (10 seconds in this embodiment). If the first elapsed time is within the first set time, the procedure proceeds to step S35, otherwise the procedure proceeds to step S36 without executing step S35. In step S35, the main CPU 32 operates as a bonus awarding means of the present invention to add "1" to the defensive parameters. This defensive parameter is one of the motion parameters of the present invention, and the larger the numerical value, the better the defense against attack of other characters, and thus a beneficial bonus is obtained when the player progresses the maze battle game. In the next step S36, the main CPU 32 operates as the action determining means of the present invention to set the determined wall portion as the change wall portion and determine the operation of the character (changes the wall).

On the other hand, when the procedure proceeds from step S33 to step S37, it is determined whether or not the first elapsed time is within a time limit (15 seconds in this embodiment) for the wall part change determination. If the first elapsed time is within the time limit for the change decision, the procedure returns to step S33, otherwise the procedure proceeds to step S38, in which the random number extracted from the sampling circuit 36 is walled. It can be used to set any one of the parts to a randomly changing wall. Thereafter, the procedure goes to step S39, in which a maze image obtained after changing the wall portion is displayed, followed by the change state process. In this way, the decision on the change wall can be made within the time limit (15 seconds in this embodiment) for the wall change decision, but if performed faster than the time limit (within 10 seconds), "1" is the defense parameter. By adding to the variable, the player is given a bonus.

Next, the procedure goes to step S15, in which a movement state process is performed. The movement state process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When starting the moving state process, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S41 to instruct the image control circuit 71 to display the maze image 160 of the moving state shown in FIG. 18. The maze image 160 in which the character 161 is disposed in the maze also includes various display units (such as the maze image 150) (qualification card display portion 160a, maze display portion 160b, timer display portion 160c, and life display portion). 160d)], and the maze image has a destination specifying display unit 160e for making a specific request message for the destination and a decision button for the destination.

Next, the procedure goes to step S42, in which the main CPU 32 operates as a time measuring means to start measuring the second elapsed time. The second elapsed time is a task for advancing the game by touching the destination specifying display unit 160e from the time when the player can perform the task input (destination specification) for specifying the destination of his character (input start time). Indicates the period of time that has elapsed until the entry (entry work input or decision work input) is performed. In a subsequent step S43, the main CPU 32 determines whether the destination is specified, and if the destination is specified, the procedure goes to step S44, and if not, the procedure goes to step S48. In step S44, an image whose display color of the floor on which the character moves from its original position to the destination is changed is displayed to illuminate the destination (not shown in the figure), and the procedure goes to step S45. Then, it is determined whether or not the player has touched the decision button of the destination specifying display 160e (to specify the destination). If the button has been touched, the procedure goes to step S46, and if not, the procedure goes to step S48. In step S46, the main CPU 32 operates by the determining means of the present invention to determine whether the second elapsed time is equal to or less than the second set time (15 seconds in this embodiment). In this step, the procedure goes to step S47 if the second elapsed time is within the second set time, otherwise the procedure goes to step S49 without executing step S49. In step S47, the main CPU 32 operates as a bonus awarding means of the present invention to add "1" to the attack parameters. The attack parameter is one of the operating parameters of the present invention like the defensive parameter, and the larger the numerical value, the more the attack power is improved, and thus a beneficial bonus is obtained when the player plays the maze battle game.

On the other hand, if the procedure goes to step S48, it is determined whether or not the second elapsed time is within a time limit (30 seconds in this embodiment) for the destination determination. If the second elapsed time is within the time limit for the destination determination, the procedure returns to step S43, otherwise the movement state process ends (in this case, the character does not move and waits at its original position). In addition, in step S49, the main CPU 32 operates as the action determining means of the present invention to determine the character's motion (movement in the maze) according to the determination made in the previous step and display the image obtained after the character is moved. . Thereafter, the movement state process ends. In this way, the determination of the destination may be performed within the time limit (30 seconds) for the destination decision, but if performed faster than the time limit (within 15 seconds), a "1" is added to the defensive parameters to give the player a bonus. Is provided. In the Sculpture-Use mode of movement, special cards (such as torsion cards that can perform random movements and wall-through cards that allow characters to pass through walls) can be used as rewards that could not be obtained in non-sculpture mode. have.

Referring to Fig. 10, the procedure goes to step S16 after the moving state process, in which the main CPU 32 determines whether a duel has been performed. Here, if a duel is made (when there are a plurality of characters in the area of the maze where the attack can be started), the procedure proceeds to step S17, but if there is no duel, the procedure proceeds to step S20.

In step S17, a duel selection state process is performed. Here, the main CPU 32 has a duel selection image 170 (with a qualification display unit 170a and a character disposed in a maze) as shown in FIG. 19, with the main display unit 11 in the image control circuit 71. To indicate). In the duel selection video 170, each of the players (four players in this embodiment) each selects an attacking opponent and chooses whether to use a skill card that shows the skill of each character and which skill card to use. Choose whether or not. The sequence of attacks made by each character is based on the change eligibility player.

In the duel selection process, a skill card may be selected (a skill card is provided to the character at the end of the game as a reward according to the record of the battle). In the sculpture-use mode, more types of technology cards are provided and more technology cards are selected than in the non-sculpture mode. In addition, the probability that a rare card that generates beneficial bonus information (eg, a special skill is generated) in the sculpture-use mode is provided is set higher than in the non-sculpture mode. In particular, when a player uses a sculpture 40 to play a game in the sculpture-use mode, a plurality of skill cards including rare cards are provided, thereby increasing the probability of using them.

In this case, the main CPU 32 examines the technology selection table for the first mode (e.g., the table associated with the technology card for which the random number is to be selected). Comparing the skill selection table for the first mode with the skill selection table for the second mode, the range of random numbers associated with the rare card is set wider in the skill selection table for the first mode than the skill selection table for the second mode.

In a subsequent step S18, a combat process is performed. Specifically, the attack and defense are specified and the attack range is set for each character according to the character sculpture information of the character, so that the performance of the game for each character considering the use of the technology card of the characters to battle This is determined by comparing the attack and defense parameters. In this case, the auxiliary display unit 12 displays a battle image 180 showing a battle scene of the characters 181a and 181b as shown in FIG. 20.

Next, in step S19, the battle is ended and a score calculation process is performed. In this step, life is added or subtracted according to the result of the combat process (type of opponent character and win or loss) in step S18, and a name or sacred jewel is provided or removed from the character (in the sculpture-use mode, " Various names such as "champion", "master" or "professional" are provided according to the character's actions). In a subsequent step S20, it is determined whether the termination condition has been achieved. Once the termination condition is achieved (if the score is not greater than zero), the sculpture-use mode ends. If the termination condition is not achieved (score is greater than 0), the procedure goes to step S13 and the procedure is repeated. The maze battle game ends for the player having a score of 0 or less, and instead of the player, the main CPU 32 joins the battle as another character. Although not shown, if a lifeless player uses a recovery card or inserts a coin, a certain amount of life is restored.

As described above, when the game machine 1 determines the moving wall part or the destination within the set time for each process of the change state process and the move state process, the defense parameters and the attack parameters may be changed by the addition process to the motion parameters. The value is added to improve defense and attack power. In addition, when characters battle, these parameters are used to determine which character wins or loses, and the progress of the maze battle game is controlled. For this reason, the addition process to the motion parameters is an incentive for each player to immediately determine the moving wall and destination. Thus, the player does not need to delay the work input unnecessarily, urgent work input is urged and the progress of the whole game can be promoted.

In addition, the timer display parts 150c and 160c respectively display numbers in the change state process and the move state process and display a number gradually decreasing with the elapsed time period from the start of the measurement of the elapsed time, so that the competitor enters the work as quickly as possible. May be encouraged to perform

In particular, when playing a kind of game in which several players participate, as in the game machine 1, when one player delays work, the other players have to wait, causing stress or frustration. However, this does not happen in the game machine 1, and each player will be able to feel the real fun of the game, which is believed to be available through the maze battle game.

(Non-sculpture game course)

The non-sculptural game process is performed following the substantially same flow chart as the sculpture-use game process shown in FIG. When comparing the sculpture-using game process and the non-sculpture game process, the difference is that step S12 is not provided in the non-sculpture mode.

In the non-sculpting mode, the game proceeds without using the sculpture, and when the game data is received and stored in the RAM 33, the response signal does not include the sculpture ID (if there is a certified sculpture). If not, sculpture information corresponding to sculpture ID is extracted.

In addition, unlike the sculpture-use mode described above, since the step S12 is not executed, the players have no choice about the dress and the crypt jail, so the contents of the game are limited compared to the maze battle game in the sculpture-use mode. Further, the selection for the various cards that can be selected in step S15 and the technical cards that can be selected in step S17 is limited.

In addition, a name corresponding to the battle result is provided to the character in step S19, but in the non-sculpture mode, the name "ronin" is given even when a good battle result is obtained.

In this way, the game in the game machine 1 can proceed not only when the sculpture 40 is used but also when the sculpture 40 is not used. In addition, when the sculpture 40 is used, the advantage that could not be obtained if the sculpture 40 is not used, the player may want to select the sculpture and use all the features of the maze battle game The real fun of the game obtained can be provided. In particular, when playing a labyrinth battle game using the sculpture 40, there is an advantage according to the progress of the game, such that the score of the character corresponding to the sculpture is increased, the defense or attack power is improved and the name is provided, so Encourage players to use sculptures repeatedly and satisfy them.

(Game Start Process)

The game start process of step S1 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a work procedure of a game start process and FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a work procedure of a character generation process.

The main CPU 32 proceeds to step S61 to start the game start process, performs a message output process, and the main display unit 11 sends a predetermined message (coin insertion request, ID card insertion request, Password input request). Thereafter, the processes in steps S62 and S63 are executed.

To start the game, the competitor inserts coins and ID cards 17 into the coin insertion slot 6 and the slot 18, respectively, and enters a password using the work unit 19. Then, the signal detecting the inserted coin is input from the coin sensor 16a to the main CPU 32, and the card information stored in the ID card 17 is input from the card reader 18a. In addition, a password is input from the work unit 19, and when all these inputs are performed, the procedure proceeds to step S63, in which the main CPU 32 causes the communication control unit 21 to operate the communication processing unit 22. Instructed and read card information and input password are transmitted to the store server (2).

In subsequent step 64), the main CPU waits until the above-described response signal is received from the central server group 5, and when the response signal is received, the procedure goes to step S65. In step S65, after it is determined whether authentication (registration) has been completed according to the response signal, the main display unit 11 selects a screen for selecting any character among the sculpture-use mode or the non-sculpture mode and various selectable characters. Instructions are made to display. In step S66, the main CPU waits until the contact panel 11a is touched, and when the contact panel is touched, the procedure proceeds to step S67, in which it is determined whether the sculpture-use mode is selected in step S65. do. If the sculpture-use mode is selected in this step, the procedure goes to step S68, and if not, the procedure goes to step S69. When the procedure goes to step S68, the above-described character generation process is performed. In step S69, data for character generation instruction (non-sculpture character generation instruction) due to not using the sculpture is set to the above-mentioned participation data, and in either case, the procedure goes to step S70. Specifically, in step S67, if the competitor selects the sculpture-use mode when using the sculpture for the first time and when there is an authenticated sculpture and another sculpture is used, the procedure goes to step S68. In this step, the character generation process is performed. Also, if the player selects the first mode when the player does not use the sculpture and there is an authenticated sculpture, but the player does not use the authenticated sculpture, the procedure goes to step S69.

If the procedure goes to step S68, the main CPU 32 performs the character generation process according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process starts, the procedure goes to step S81, in which an output process for the setting request message of the sculpture is performed. Here, the CPU 32 is a message for requesting the setting in which the sculpture 40 is mounted on the authentication unit 15 in order for the main display section 11 to read the sculpture ID (for example, "authentication on the work unit"). Set the base of the sculpture in the unit. Once the sculpture is authenticated, the authentication unit will light up, so please do not remove the sculpture until the light goes out. Instruct. In step S82, the main CPU waits until the reading of the sculpture ID is completed. When the competitor sets the sculpture 40 in the authentication unit 15 according to the displayed message, the authentication unit 15 reads the sculpture ID of the sculpture 40 stored in the IC chip 44 and the sculpture ID is It is input to the main CPU 32. Then, the procedure goes to step S83, in which the main CPU 32 sets the character generation instruction data having the read piece ID as participation data. In a subsequent step S84, predetermined data ("1" in this embodiment) is set to a sculpture-use flag indicating that the authentication unit 15 has read the sculpture ID of the sculpture 40 (sculpture setting). When the step S84 is executed, the character generation process ends.

When the procedure goes to step S70, the main CPU 32 instructs the communication control unit 21 to operate the communication processing unit 22 and transmit the participation data to the store server 2. When step S70 is completed, the game start process ends.

In this manner, the game machine 1 is configured such that when the sculpture setting is performed, predetermined data is set to the sculpture-use flag. When sculpture setting is performed, participation data having character generation instruction data is transmitted to the database server 103 via the store server 2, and the sculpture ID in the database server 103 is unique to the competitor performing the setting. It is stored in the ID management file in association with the player ID and is used to determine whether the sculpture has already been authenticated. Also, depending on whether the sculpture has already been authenticated, the determination result by the ID management file is transmitted from the database server 103 as a response signal, so that the player can select the sculpture corresponding to the authenticated sculpture to play the maze battle game. Can be. However, when the sculpture setting is not performed, the setting of the sculpture-use flag is not performed. Therefore, even if the sculpture is authenticated, it is not necessary to set the sculpture 40 in the authentication unit 15 to read the sculpture ID in order to play the maze battle game in the sculpture-use mode. When the setting is performed, the maze battle game can be played even if the sculpture 40 is not reset by generating the sculpture information corresponding to the read sculpture ID in the database server 103.

On the other hand, in the game machine 1, the store server 2 and the central server group 5, the processes are executed in the order shown in Fig. 16 in relation to the above-described procedure. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the sequence of tasks performed in the game machine 1, the store server 2, and the central server group 5. FIG.

In game machine 1, a download request is transmitted to store server 2 to download application data in step S100, and card information and the like are transmitted in step S63 described above. In the central server group 5, the procedure goes to step S301, in which the CPU 401 of the database server 103 uses the card information and password transmitted from the game machine 1 and refers to an ID management file or the like. Thereby performing an authentication process to determine whether the competitor and the sculpture have been registered. If the player and the sculptures are registered, they are determined to be authenticated, and the procedure goes to step S302, in which a response signal indicating the authentication result is transmitted to the game machine 1. In this case, the same authentication process is performed on the eight game machines 1 installed in each store A and B in the database server 103.

In the game machine 1, the participation data shown in step S68 described above is transmitted. Then, the procedure in the central server group 5 proceeds to step S303, in which game server 101 performs player participation permission using the participation data transmitted from each game machine 1. Further, in the subsequent step S304, updating of the participation information of the player and the sculpture ID corresponding to the character generation instruction data (the sculpture ID is a sculpture of a newly registered sculpture that is not authenticated and a sculpture that has already been registered but has not been authenticated. Water ID) is used to perform registration or update of the sculpture to the ID management file and to generate or update the sculpture information. In a subsequent step S305, the opponent player (four players in this embodiment) is determined. If the database server 103 extracts the game data of each player to be the opponent in step S306, the procedure goes to step S307, and the extracted game data is transmitted to the store server 2 in this step. When game data is received at the store server 2, the game data is transmitted to each game machine 1.

The game machine 1 has been described using the sculpture 40 as an example of the object to be read. However, the present invention can also be applied when the sculpture 40 and other read objects are used. For example, a game card or a cassette in the form of a card on which a picture or sculpture of a character is drawn and ID information or the like is stored may be used. In addition, although the present invention has been described using the game machine 1 in which a maze battle game can be performed as an example, the present invention can be applied to a game machine capable of playing other video games. An example of such a game machine is a game machine in which several players, such as baseball and soccer, emerge and play a game by simulating an organizational exercise using a sculpture or a cassette corresponding to each player.

In addition, the game machine 1 is provided with a main display unit 11 and an auxiliary display unit 12 for displaying a game image, but the main display unit 11 and the auxiliary display unit 12 may be provided separately.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the game machine 1 has an image display means, a reading means, a game progress control means, and a bonus granting means has been described as an example. However, the game system (game system of the present invention) may be configured such that each of the above means is provided in either the game machine 1 or the store server 2. In addition, the game system may be configured to provide a device (game progress control device having game progress control means) having the same function as each of the above-described means separately from the game machine 1 and the store server 2.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, there is provided a game machine and a game system in which a game is smoothly progressed by playing a game using an image displayed by the image display means and a player can enjoy true fun of the game.

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A video display unit that displays a game video used for the game, A work unit for performing a task input necessary for the player to play the game using the game image, A game progress control unit for causing the video display unit to display a game video for playing the game in response to a work input performed by a player using the work unit; A time measuring unit for measuring a period of time that elapses from the time when the player can perform the progress work input to proceed with the game using the work unit to the time when the player actually performs the progress work input; A determining unit that determines whether or not the elapsed time measured by the time measuring unit is within a predetermined set time; And a bonus award unit that provides a beneficial bonus for advancing the game by the game progress control unit when the determining unit determines that the elapsed time period is within the set time. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a display control unit that uses a set time and an elapsed time period for the video display unit to display an input prompting image to encourage the player to perform the progress work input. In order to play the game in which the image of the performance object is used, An image display unit for displaying a performance object image showing a performance object moving in response to a player's manipulation; A work unit for performing a work input by the player to determine an action of a performance object; An action determining unit for determining an action of an object to be performed according to a work input performed by a player using the work unit; A game progress control unit which enables the execution object to perform an action determined by an action determining unit, A time measuring unit for measuring a period of time that has elapsed from the time when the competitor can perform the decision work input for determining the operation of the object to be performed by the work unit to the time when the competitor actually performs the determination work input; and, A determining unit that determines whether or not the elapsed time period measured by the time measuring unit is within a predetermined set time; And a bonus award unit that provides a beneficial bonus to the operation of the performing object when the determining unit determines that the elapsed time is within the set time. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the bonus granting unit performs additional processing of motion parameters to determine the motion of the object to be performed in response to the player who has performed the task input and the game progress control unit advances the game by the motion parameters. Game console to control the. 4. The game machine of claim 3, wherein when the game is a combat game, a bonus beneficial to the performance of the performance object improves the defense and / or attack power of the performance object. 4. The game machine according to claim 3, further comprising a display control unit that uses a set time and an elapsed time period for the video display unit to display an input prompting image to encourage the player to perform a decision work input. A video display unit that displays a game video used for the game, A work unit for performing a task input necessary for the player to play the game using the game image, A game progress control unit for causing the video display unit to display a game video in order to proceed with a game in response to a work input performed by a player using the work unit; A time measuring unit for measuring a period of time that elapses from the time when the player can perform the progress work input to proceed with the game using the work unit to the time when the player actually performs the progress work input; A determining unit that determines whether or not the elapsed time period measured by the time measuring unit is within a predetermined set time; And a bonus awarding unit for providing a bonus which is beneficial for proceeding the game by the game progress control unit when the determining unit determines that the elapsed time period is within the set time. 8. A store according to claim 7, wherein the game server is installed in a game store, a plurality of game machines connected to the store server via a dedicated line so as to be communicatively connected, a router for a store installed in the game store, a router for a store, a communication line, and the Internet. A game system constituted by a central server connected to a store server. The game system of claim 8, wherein the central server receives participation data transmitted from each game machine to update a player's participation in the game, updates the participation information of the player, and determines a player to be an opponent.

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